JOHANNESBURG - The Electoral Commission of South Africa has kicked off a nationwide push for online voter registration as South Africa gears up for the 2026 local elections.
Eligible citizens are being urged to register, update their details, or check their status online ahead of election day.
The IEC’s self-service portal, launched in 2021, makes the process quick, safe, and accessible from anywhere.
So far this year, the system has recorded over 26,000 new voters, taking the total registered to more than 27.7 million. Young voters remain a priority, with 7.7 million aged 16–35 now registered.
The IEC is also stepping up registration drives and civic education at schools and universities.
They remind voters that they can only vote at the station where they are registered, so checking details in advance is essential.